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Spartan Spotlight
 The cast of Spartan Theatre's Mamma Mia!
🌟 A Senior Send-off to Remember: Mamma Mia!
They danced, jived, and had the time of their life! Congratulations to the production of Mamma Mia!
Under the expert direction of Mr. Schaffer, our senior-heavy cast brought a unique depth and seasoned energy to the sunny shores of Kalokairi. From the powerhouse vocals to the iconic choreography (don't forget the revolving stage!) this production served as a spectacular "final bow" for many of our veteran performers who have graced this stage for the last four years.
Of course, the party wouldn't be complete without the music. Mr. Brandt worked tirelessly with the cast and live band to perfect those legendary ABBA harmonies, ensuring every "Dancing Queen" and "Super Trouper" in the audience was moved to their feet. Mr. Brandt also took his final bow at WSHS-thank you for the music!
We are thrilled to share that our production of MAMMA MIA! has advanced as a semifinalist for Best Musical in the Brandon Victor Dixon Awards! Out of 25 schools selected to participate through an application process, our production has been recognized among the top five musicals.
As part of this incredible honor, our students will perform on May 30 at the National Theatre in Washington, DC.
Cappie Nominations
We are excited to also announce that our fall production of Macbeth received five nominations for the Cappie Awards, which will be presented in June at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.
Our nominations include:
- Rising Critic — Abby Marroquin
- Best Cappies Critic Team
- Outstanding Achievement in Special Effects
- Best Ensemble — The Witches
- Best Comedic Actor in a Play — Ben Harper
SGA, SAC, and Class Officer Elections
Congratulations to the following students who have been elected as class officers, SAC representatives, and SGA officers! *President listed first, all other officers listed in alphabetical order*
Class of 2027
Jackson Deekens - President
Maddie Fawsett
Virginia Fisher
Lizzie Grubbs
Maddie McCroskey
Gabriella Song
Class of 2028
Niala Howerton - President
Minhaz Abedin
Soliyana Dibaba
Meredith Gordon
Audrey Gresh
Sophie Swain
Class of 2029
Charlotte Tran-Reisman - President
Nour Elbaragah
Quinn Griffin
Yendan Hoang
Zoya Riaz
Hannah Shriber
SGA
Ila Rakip - President
Lucy Barber
Audrey Busch
Milena Kibret
Ellie Lord
Carly Ogden
SAC Representatives
Vivian Bauer
Regina Rizk
Alyssa Sandoval
Elli Waller
**class of 2030 will have elections in Fall 2026**
Orchestra Performs at Gatehouse!
Members of the West Springfield High School Chamber Orchestra will be showed a curated selection of works from their 2025–2026 performance season at Gatehouse. They also showcased a student composition by an 8th grader from Washing Irving Middle School.
This program not only highlights the ensemble’s versatility through a range of classical, lyrical, and contemporary pieces, but also reflects the vital role music education plays in our schools.
Through their study and performance, these students develop discipline, collaboration, creativity, and confidence—skills that extend far beyond the classroom. This performance is a celebration of both their musical growth and the meaningful impact that access to strong arts programs has on student success and school communities.
🧡💙SPARTAN STRONG💙🧡
📅 Testing Schedule
The full May/June Schedule can be found here
Printable copy of the End of the Year Calendar
Week of May 18 - May 22 (SOL & Senior Exams)
Monday, May 18: SOL Testing: Reading & History (8:10-11:15); Late AP Exams: World History (am), English Lit & Comp (pm), Human Geography (pm)
Tuesday, May 19: NO LS4; SOL Testing: Math (8:10-11:15); Late AP Exams: US Gov (am), US History (pm)
Wednesday, May 20: AP Testing: Chemistry (pm); SOL Testing: Science (8:10-11:15); Late AP Exams: Seminar (am), Statistics (am), Biology (pm), Chemistry (pm), French (pm), Macroeconomics (pm)
Thursday, May 21: LS 4/FLEX; SOL Testing: Make ups; Senior Exams 6 & 8 (Full day); Late AP Exams: Comp Sci (am), English Lang (am), PreCalc (am), Calc AB & BC (pm), Physics C: Mech (pm)
Friday, May 22: SOL Testing: Make ups; Senior Exams 5 & 7 (Full day); Late AP Exams: Physics 1 (am), APES (am), Spanish (am), Comp Sci (pm), German (pm), Physics C: E&M (pm), Psychology (pm)
Week of May 25 - May 29 (Holiday & Senior Finals)
Monday, May 25: Holiday
Tuesday, May 26: Student Holiday
Wednesday, May 27: Holiday
Thursday, May 28: LS 4/2 - AP Scholars Ceremony (Seniors only); Senior Exam 2 (Dismissal 10:30); Senior Laptop Collection (8:00-12:00)
Friday, May 29: Senior Exams 1 & 3 (Dismissal 11:15); Senior Laptop Collection (8:00-12:00)
📢News and Announcements
WSHS Main Office Closed for Holidays/Teacher Workday
WSHS Main Office will be closed May 25-May 27 in observance of the Memorial Holiday, Teacher Workday, and Eid al-Adha.
The office will reopen at normal operation hours, 7:15 am-3:45 pm on Thursday, May 28th. Thank you for your understanding.
Rising Freshman Parent Night
Join us for Rising Freshman Parent Night at West Springfield HS on Monday, May 18th. There are two events.
Multilingual Learner Session: 5:30 pm in Room 2114. Meet teachers and take a school tour.
General Session (Open to all): 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. Will discuss Daily schedules, technology, attendance, and school resources.
**Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters available at both events
Entrance:
Use Door 5. Parking will be limited due to sports. Please carpool if possible. Information will be posted on Class of 2030 page on May 22nd We hope to see you there!
If your child will not be attending West Springfield next year, please fill out the form below:
School Year 2026-2027 Intention Form: This information is greatly appreciated and will help us plan for next year.
Senior Parking Lottery
The Senior Parking Lottery sign up for 2026-27 was sent out to all rising Seniors on Schoology. Please check Schoology and complete the google form by May 26. This is for rising Seniors only.
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
Student Corner
Saturday Academy
Every 3 hours after school or at Saturday Academy= 1 day back on attendance!
 Students can attend from 9:00–11:00 AM on Saturday mornings to receive extra help, work on missing assignments, prepare for assessments, and strengthen their understanding of course content.
Students should enter through Door 1 upon arrival and will be directed to the appropriate classroom based on their content area support needs.
Students can also express interest using this link to help us plan staffing based on content needs. While completing the form is not required to attend, it is strongly encouraged.
Questions? Contact Mr. Young ddyoung@fcps.edu
Color guard interest Meetings and Marching Band sign up
Marching Band Color Guard Interest Meetings
May 19th @3:30
In the music hallway
High schools and middle schoolers welcome!
Marching Band Sign-up form
Behind the Wheel Classes: Summer and Fall Registration
FCPS Behind the Wheel classes are currently being offered for the Summer and early Fall months NOW! Classes are offered both before and after school times for this Spring. Please click on the link to access the registration page to sign up for classes out of West Springfield HS. The number of spots are filling up, so be sure to register this week.
Register for Behind the Wheel classes here
🎓Seniors
Class of 2026 Website
Questions about graduation, exams. etc? Visit the Class of 2026 Website
FCPS Alumni Network
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Stay connected after graduation 🎓 Join the FCPS Alumni Network for alumni news, events, career connections, ways to stay in touch with classmates and friends, and opportunities to support future FCPS students: https://www.fcps.edu/alumni.
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Postsecondary Transition Support: This Google Form contains vital information for seniors, including timelines for maintaining access to Google Drive, x2VOL, and other digital resources.
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Seniors: '26 Car Decals
Attention Seniors! Show your class pride and support the All Night Grad Party (ANGP) by purchasing a “26” car decal. Decals are available for purchase at the outdoor concessions stands. Decals cost $5 each. Cash only please.
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All Night Grad Party- Volunteers & Donations Needed
Volunteers Needed for the All Night Grad Party:
More than 300 students have already purchased tickets for this year's ANGP. We need YOUR help to make it a success. Parents and family members aged 21 and older can volunteer for a few hours or for the entire event. We cannot hold the event without filling these spots. Sign up today!
SIGN UP HERE to volunteer at the ANGP
ANGP Tickets:
Tickets may be purchased through June 1st for $120. Don't wait! Tickets will not be sold after June 1st and they will not be sold at the door.
PURCHASE ANGP TICKETS HERE
Donations and Wish List Items:
We need donations of prizes and breakfast goods. Please encourage friends and family of the Class of 2026 to purchase prizes that graduates can win at the ANGP and breakfast items to be distributed as they leave the event:
ANGP PRIZE DONATIONS
ANGP BREAKFAST DONATIONS
West Springfield High School (WSHS) All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
Website: WSHS ANGP Booster Organization
Questions: wshsangp@gmail.com
West Springfield High School (WSHS) All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
Website: WSHS ANGP Booster Organization
✅Don't Forget
NOT returning to FCPS/WSHS next year? Please fill out the form below:
School Year 2026-2027 Intention Form
📣 Check out WSHS Spirit Store
💍 Class Rings
🍿WSHS Boosters Volunteer Sign Up
🚌FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 2027 Budget Updates
- New Cell Phone Policy
- Stay Up-to-Date with the Mobile App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Additionally, our students can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
Community
Operation Dinner Duty: The May Meal Break for Military Families
The Weekly Plan
- Dates: Wednesdays 20 and 27
- Time: 4:00–6:00 PM (drive-thru style)
- Location: Abiding Presence Lutheran Church parking lot
- Meals: Kid-friendly portions for a family of four. Each pickup includes a hot meal for that evening, plus a second pre-packaged meal to freeze or save for later in the week. Meals also include sealed cutlery and napkins for easy, on-the-go dining.
- Safety: Each meal includes an ingredient list for allergen awareness
Month-End Celebration
- Event: Community BBQ
- Date: May 31 (time TBD)
Go here for the menu and to RSVP however drive-ups are welcome:
https://abidingpresence.net/military
May 25: Memorial Day (No School), Main office will be closed
May 26: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday), Main office will be closed
May 27: Eid al-Adha (No School), Main office will be closed
May 28: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12, Senior Early Dismissal, 10:30 am
May 29: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12, Senior Early Dismissal, 11:15 am
June 1: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12; Senior Picnic, 11 am
June 2: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12; Senior Awards, 9 am; Graduation Rehearsal, Main Gym, 10:30 am
June 3: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12; Graduation Rehearsal, Main Gym, 10 am; Cap and Gown Distribution after rehearsal; GRAD Walk elementary schools, TBD
June 4: 1st period: 8:10-9:15; 7th period: 9:22-10:15; Early Release for Underclassmen-10:30 am; Graduation, Eagle Bank Arena, 2 pm.
June 5: Full School Day, LS 4/5
The full May/June Schedule can be found here
Printable copy of the End of the Year Calendar
Bell Schedule
Attendance
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**ParentVue (for FULL DAY absences only)
- Email Attendance: WestSpringfieldHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu
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*WSHS Attendance Line: 703-913-3838
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- Sub School 2 Last Names Cul- Huq Press 2
- Sub School 3 Last Names Hur - Min Press 3
- Sub School 4 Last Names Mio - Sco Press 4
- Sub School 5 Last Names Scp - Z Press 5
ParentVue Activation
Schoology Family Resources
FLE Content for Parents 2025-2026
FCPS How to Submit Immunization Documentation
Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage
Parent Digital Consent webpage
Family Liaison
Family Information Phone Lines
Submit an FCPS CARES!
Volunteer FCPS
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